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A member asked:

Swollen, stiff finger; mostly first joint; 3 mo.! injury/fall. not arthritis or broken bone?

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Dr. Scott Greenberg answered

Sprain: During trauma, it is possible to sprain the joint capsule. This could cause both swelling and pain.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/17/2016

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